Rancho Santa Margarita News

The robust sound of pipe bands wafted throughout the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on Saturday.

In an effort to promote pet responsibility at an early age, the Pet Care Trust, with the assistance of the World Pet Association and other pet-related businesses, raised over $12,000 for its Pets in the Classroom Grant Program at the 23rd annual America's Family Pet Expo in Orange County, California April 20-22. The money raised will provide 100 ... (more)

The owner of Tacos & Co. confirmed Thursday he is opening a location in south Orange County, taking over a former fresh-Mex/surf taco spot that closed earlier this month.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA After an exhaustive eight month search, the City Council on Wednesday announced Jennifer Cervantez as the new city manager.

The new head of Rancho Santa Margarita's day-to-day operations got the City Council's seal of approval last night.

Why do you put an aftermarket exhaust system on your dirt bike? For performance, right? Well, why shouldn't the ride that gets you to the track be neglected from the same benefits? That's exactly what we thought, and that's why we headed down to Rancho Santa Margarita, California, to get our Toyota of Escondido Tundra hooked up by Magnaflow ... (more)

Parents warn their kids about playing with matches, but apparently a couple of youngsters didn't think flame-throwers applied to the old safety adage.

Bruxie, a gourmet waffle sandwich shop with a legion of fans, is set to open its third O.C. eatery Tuesday.

After several months of looking, interviewing and weeding, the City Council of Rancho Santa Margarita has finally found its man.

The Cinnamon Productions in San Clemente opened about two months ago.A It is the third restaurant to come on board.A The other two restaurants are in Rancho Santa Margarita and Ladera Ranch.

The City Council this week chose local residents George and Eden O'Connell and former Councilman Tom Hribar to be honored with plaques at the Community Center for their service to the city and local organizations.

Rancho Santa Margarita may be one of America's safest cities, but that had little bearing on the welfare of a Rancho Santa Margarita man late Thursday night.

Whiz Biz : Pizza E Vino Address : 31441 Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita Phone : 949-713-1500 Website : www.pizzaevino.net What's Nearby : Carmelitas, Cinderella Cakes, Starbucks What Makes It So Awesome : Pizza E Vino brings a piece of Naples, Italy, to Southern California, offering authentic Neapolitan pizza handcrafted with fresh ... (more)

A creepy and potentially dangerous situation developed Monday while a boy walked home from school about 1:45 p.m. The father of an 8-year-old reported to Orange County Sheriff deputies that a man in a light blue sedan had approached the boy and asked him several times if he wanted a ride home.A The incident took place at La Ventana and Antonio ... (more)

If you think the plastic fixtures that light up steps and stairs around the house are plain at best, ugly at worst, you're not alone.

Thirty-two women and their horses gathered Thursday morning in San Juan Capistrano, ready to embark on a four-day journey similar to the one that ended so badly for their husbands and friends the week before .

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA Lotus 7 Yoga and Pilates will host its bi-annual community wellness event 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 26 at its new location in Aventura Business Park, 22521 Avenida Empresa, Suites 116 and 117, Rancho Santa Margarita.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA Four Boy Scouts with Troop 818 in Rancho Santa Margarita were recognized in an Eagle Court of Honor on April 29 at the Bell Tower in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Canyon Vista Elementary School 's student council and Peer Assisted Leaders collected more than four boxes of toys for JoyJars and raised $1071.75 for the Jessie Rees Foundation selling Dippin' Dots during last week's JoyDrive.

Rancho Santa Margarita deputies on Saturday found and arrested a 28-year-old man following the report of an early evening burglary.A The incident began on Mirlo when breaking glass was heard by a neighbor.